One of the biggest blockbusters is not currently screening at two of Bristol's biggest cinemas.

A Star is Born, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, the latter of whom also directed, is hotly tipped to sweep the board at next year's Oscars ceremony.

But film-fans will not be able to see the movie, predicted to be one of the biggest releases of the year, at branches of Vue Cinemas including The Venue at Cribbs Causeway and Longwell Green.

According to Cheshire Live the closest thing to an explanation why the chain is not showing the film on the myvue.com website is the following statement: "We are working very hard to try and bring you A Star Is Born.

"We are still in discussions with the studio and apologise to all of our customers who were looking forward to seeing the film at Vue. Keep an eye out for further updates."

Rival chains, Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase are currently enjoying busy screenings of the film, which has been remade for the fourth time.

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Monica Gracia added: "Doesn't make any sense. Surely in the studio's interest to release in as many theatres as possible. Wasn't the premiere in a Vue cinema?"

Kate Packham said: "Why are Vue not releasing a statement about why you are not showing A Star is Born? Have been checking social media etc as you keep suggesting and was told yesterday by head office it would be sorted by 5pm yesterday yet still not able to book today? What is going on Vue?"

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The only reply to any of these comments made by Vue on Facebook so far has been: "Screenings have not been scheduled yet, but keep an eye on social media for further updates."

The mystery further deepens when you realise the London premiere of A Star is Born was held at the Vue West End in Leicester Square on September 27, attended by both stars. But even that branch of Vue is no longer showing the film.